February 9, 2020
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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2020 Shakespeare Festival at Silver Lake High School ShakeSwitched
Thursday, February 13th
6:00p - 8:00p
RJK Auditorium, 260 Pembroke St, Kingston
To celebrate and honor the Bard (a little over 400 years after his death in 1616), seniors Caitlyn Beckwith, Toni Mello, and Avery Saad have created a play that combines elements of Shakespearean tragedies encountered in the English curriculum (Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet) into one creative story. There are 66 students involved in the production this year.
As a Shakespeare Festival tradition, students will be performing the play five times on the day before February vacation–Friday, February 14th. A
free
public performance will take place on Thursday, February 13th at 6 PM in the RJK Auditorium at the high school. The students are really excited about this show and look forward to presenting it to the Silver Lake community
A Brief Synopsis:
You may be familiar with the classic Shakespearean tragedies, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet, but things are about to get ShakeSwitched! When the three witches from Macbeth decide to switch characters into different plays, Juliet, Lady Macbeth, and Hamlet find themselves in some pretty wacky situations--but there’s a catch! Only those three characters know they’ve been mixed up! Yep! Romeo pines after Hamlet, Juliet convinces Macbeth to maybe not murder the King of Scotland, Lady Macbeth stabs basically everyone in Denmark, and plenty more crazy antics happen--including loveable characters, such as the triumphant return of Ros and Guil, witches, and even talking plants? ShakeSwitched is sure to be the hot ticket for the SL community and English classes before February break!
www.halifax-ma.org
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Historical Tidbit:
Estes Garage
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This picture of the garage above shows two doors but it originally had only one which was the one on the left. It had printed on it in large letters FREE AIR which was a very important item in as much as there was no other place for miles around where a person could inflate a tire.
On a deed dated the 7th day of May 1925 between the Atlantic Refining Company, a corporation of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and George W. Estes of Halifax, an agreement was drawn up so that the Atlantic Refining Company could install equipment for the retailing of gasoline and motor oil to the general public.
Mr. Estes owned the property to the west of where the garage sat so he had it moved to the new location and attached a gas station to the business. Halifax Glass now sits on this property.
Before coming to Halifax to start his new business Mr. Estes was associated with the bus service in Brockton. My grandfather, Guy Baker, once stated that George Estes was the best troubleshooter auto repairman he ever saw.
Respectfully Submitted, Sue Basile
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Town Hall
499 Plymouth Street
781-294-1316
Mon-Thurs 8a - 4p
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth Street
781-293-2271
Fall / Winter Hours
Mon. & Wed. 12 - 8p
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10a - 5p
Saturday 10a - 2p
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p
Friday 9a - 1p
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Rt 106)
781-293-6393
Tuesdays -2:30 - 4p
St Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St, Halifax
(781)293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9a
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Congratulations!
Susan Gillpatrick
won a
Jump Start Training Package including nutrition consultation & 6 free sessions from
Get In Shape For Women at
180 Winter St., Bridgewater
Value: $140
You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through Independent Consultant
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Valentine Fun!
Tues, February 11th
1:00 - 3:00p
Halifax Council on Aging
COA always has something fun going on. Join them for our annual Valentine's Day Celebration!!! Sign up is required at 781-293-7313. We are looking for 8 participants to be our contestants and all other attendees will be the audience.
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Come to the Next Halifax Elementary School
Parent Teacher Organization Meeting
Wed, Feb 12th
6:30p
All Purpose Room (APR) of HES
At the first PTO meeting of 2020: "we only had 2 parents out of 588 students at the school come (excluding board and school committee members). We did a survey last year asking what day and time was preferred and that is why we have all meetings on a Wednesday at 6:30 pm this year. We had more teachers and admin that came back after working all day as well, than families. Every family is part of the PTO if you have a child at HES. This is an excellent opportunity to hear what is going on in the school, get updates from school committee and help spend money that is being raised for our students. Please mark your calendar now and come to the next meeting. We don’t bite!" Re-posted from
www.facebook.com/halifaxpto for more information about the PTO
www.halifaxpto.org.
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Halifax Congregational Church Spiral Ham Dinner
Saturday, Feb 15
5:00p
503 Plymouth St.
Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for children. The meal includes an appetizer, salad, spiral ham dinner (ham, cheesy scallop potatoes & carrots), rolls & butter, dessert and a beverage.
Reserve tickets no later than
Wednesday, February 12. There will only be a small amount of tickets available at the door and will be on a first come first serve basis. Our last dinner was a sellout so please reserve early. Please call Susan Mahan at 781-293-0422 or the church at 781-293-6393 to reserve tickets.
If you would like to attend the dinner but don’t drive at night or don’t have a ride, please
call Susan Mahan at 781-293-0422 to have arrangements made.
Please come and join us for an evening of fellowship and a delicious home cooked meal!
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Seeking Halifax residents to serve on Town's Memorial Day Committee
The Halifax Board of Selectmen is seeking residents interested in serving on the Town's Memorial Day Committee. The Committee plans and runs the Town's annual Memorial Day observances including the parade and
ceremonies. Residents interested in serving on the Memorial Day Committee can download a "Talent Bank" form
here
and send it to the Board of Selectmen, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338 or contact the Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316 to obtain a copy of the form.
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Seeking Halifax Residents to serve on a Facilities and Building Needs Committee
The Halifax Board of Selectmen is seeking residents interested in serving on a Facilities and Building Needs Committee. This committee
will review all of the Town's buildings and facilities including but not limited to the Council on Aging/Pope's Tavern, the Police Department,
and the Fire Department and recommend which ones should be repaired, renovated, and/or replaced and determine which properties would be the best locations for these facilities and buildings. Residents interested in serving on the Facilities and Building Needs Committee can download a
"Talent Bank" form
here
and send it to the Board of Selectmen, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA
02338 or contact the Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316 to obtain a copy of the form.
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Come See Our
New Home
265 Bedford St, Bridgewater
(508) 378-9971
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Scrapbooking 101
Wed, February 19th
5:30p
Holmes Public Library
An intro to Scrapbooking Basics and a hands-on opportunity to start making your first pages. This program is perfect for both beginner and experienced scrapbookers.
Things to Bring:
- 6 to 8 pictures of anything you'd like to include. (ticket stubs, brochures, ... etc.)
- Any special paper, do-dads, scissors, ... etc. you'd like to use or share.
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The Halifax Cultural Council is Looking for New Members
The Halifax Cultural Council is looking for new members as several of the current members have terms that have expired or will expire in the next few months. These members cannot continue to serve because of a limit on the maximum number of consecutive years that they can serve on the Council.
Residents interested in serving on the Cultural Council can contact the Selectmen's Office at 781-294-1316 or download (
halifax-ma.org
) a Talent Bank form and send it to the Halifax Board of Selectmen, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA 02338. Anyone with questions can contact the Selectmen's Office.
Read more about the Halifax Cultural Council and the new openings
here
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We're Your COMPLETE Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
WINTER IS STILL HERE!
We have everything you need to keep yourself, your pets, fish and feathered friends safe safe, and warm!
Stop in today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater • (508) 697-0357
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The BSU Observatory
Below is the
schedule of
FREE
spring public nights beginning on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
You can also follow us on Twitter @BSUObservatory or call our hotline at 508-531-DARK for the weather decision. (The night has to be clear.)
Weather allowing, the BSU Observatory will be open on the following dates in Spring 2020:
- February 19 and 26 from 6:00-7:30 pm
- March 4 from 6:30-8:00 pm
- March 18, 21, 25 and 28 from 8:00-9:30 pm
- April 1, 8, 11, 15, 22, 25 and 29, and May 2 from 8:30-10:00 pm
Parking for these evening events is available in the West Campus Lot.
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Come see the free open rehearsal!
Wednesday, February 26
7:00p
Silver Lake Regional High School
Silver Lake Drama presents “Darcy & Elizabeth”, a 40 minute adaptation of Jane Austen’s literary classic! This historical romantic comedy centers around Elizabeth Bennet, the second oldest adult sister of four entrenched in high society of England in the late 18th century.
•Appropriate for all ages. Suggested $5 donation at the door.
• 50/50 raffle tickets will be sold at the door!
• The night will feature a 40-minute performance followed by a Q&A session with the cast.
• “Darcy & Elizabeth” will be competing in the 2020 METG High School Theatre competition. They will travel to Joseph Case High School in Swansea for the preliminary round.
• If you would like Silver Stars Drama Club to promote YOUR BUSINESS, please private message Antonia Mello or leave a comment here.
If you would like to donate do not hesitate to reach out! All donations go directly to supporting high school students in your community.
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Hey, Guess What???
As of March 1, 2020, no plastic bags will be distributed at checkouts (points of sale) at all Halifax businesses. Start gathering your reusable bags now. Keep them with you in your car to make it easy for quick shopping stops!
If you have difficulty gathering re-usable bags, or for more information about the bylaw, or with questions, please contact the Halifax Beautification Committee at
beautification@halifax-ma.org
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(508) 807-5138
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We Are Hiring Marketing & Sales People
Friendly and organized people are needed to meet with small businesses, explain Buzz Around products, and create marketing partnerships!
Read more
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Beauty and the Beast Massasoit Feb. 29th- Mar. 8th
tickets: 508-427-1234 www.massasoit.edu/boxoffice $20 - General Patrons $18 - Seniors/Students/Children/Veterans Massasoit Community College, Brockton Campus Fine Arts Building
Read more
www.massasoit.edu
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The Holmes Library is proud to participate in the Boston Bruins 13th Annual PJ Drive
February 1 - March 15
The drive will benefit Cradles for Crayons and DCF Wonderfund, two non-profits that ensure positive living conditions for children.
Please drop off *new* pajamas for infants up to teens.
(Don't forget the older kids!)
Thank you, Halifax!
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Family Lego Challenge at
Holmes Public Library.
Tons of fun!!!
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$50 gift certificate to Beauty Counter products through
Independent Consultant
Historical Tidbit Question:
What did the garage have printed in large letters on it?
Email us your answer at:
Please include your name, phone number with your answer.
Prize Box Rules
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By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Bridgewater.
On February 12, 2020 we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose & Gregory Venezia
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Choosing Engagement Over Fear
I am a HUGE Brene Brown fan.
Here are some goodies about leadership... and if you are wondering, we all are leaders: in our families, our volunteerism, social circles and at work. Being a leader is a state of being as much as it is a titled position. These are all from Brené Brown,
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
“The courage to be vulnerable is not about winning or losing, it’s about the courage to show up when you can’t predict or control the outcome.”
"Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.”
“People are opting out of vital conversations about diversity and inclusivity because they fear looking wrong, saying something wrong, or being wrong. Choosing our own comfort over hard conversations is the epitome of privilege, and it corrodes trust and moves us away from meaningful and lasting change.”
“If we want people to fully show up, to bring their whole selves including their unarmored, whole hearts—so that we can innovate, solve problems, and serve people—we have to be vigilant about creating a culture in which people feel safe, seen, heard, and respected.”
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Here is a link to her
Ted Talk on Vulnerability
. It takes courage to be out there with our whole authentic selves, but that's how the most effective communication happens.
Have a great week. ~ Jacquie
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